Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free valet parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 8.50 to 10.00 for adults and GBP 4.50 to 5.00 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available. Guests should arrange the transfer directly with the hotel.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Paignton (Roundham), just a 4-minute walk from Paignton Ferry Terminal and 5 minutes from Geoplay Park. It is also 0.3 miles from Fairy Cove and 0.5 miles from Paignton Beach.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

The Sands Hotel in Paignton

Average nightly price at The Sands Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$65
February	US$56
March	US$55
April	US$81
June	US$72
July	US$128
August	US$155
October	US$73
December	US$70

What guests think

Reviews of The Sands Hotel describe warm, hands-on hosts and a seafront location by the harbour, with many clean, comfortable rooms offering sea views and good value, making it a popular base for short breaks and family visits.

Parking is available but frequently limited, with some guests using busy nearby street spaces or navigating tight rear parking. Breakfast and food are often praised, though on-site options beyond breakfast are rarely mentioned. A recurring drawback is bathroom water pressure or hot water taking a long time to arrive, and a few rooms feel dated. Expect a straightforward, low-fuss stay.

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Facilities

Parking exists on site but spaces are limited; guests often rely on nearby street parking or the tight rear car park.

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Michael

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant stay. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great view of the water. Generous supply of body products. Limited parking. No lift and stairs could be an issue for some.

10

Simon

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I had a very relaxing holiday. 7 night stay. Hotel is on the sea front, close to the shops and train station for the steam train. I had no issues with parking but you can get blocked in on the back carpark. The hotel and room was clean and comfortable. Slept well. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Good value. I would visit here again.

8

Sarah

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in a great location, right next to the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. There isnt much parking at the hotel, only 2 cars could park at the front. Thankfully we found street parking at the back of the hotel, but it was very busy. Overall it was a lovely stay.

4

Jean

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Arrived ok , disappointed with the room , it was clean , but room was limited. Most of the time in the day the lounge was locked, no access. The lady of the hotel was helpful, but male propieter, was not helpful at all , we had to ask for water , toiletries , as wasn’t replaced as we used them. We came home a day early , just glad to get home .looked so good on web site , disappointing.

10

Nigel

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place to stay, on site parking, had a lovely view from our room, bed was comfy, would definitely stay again.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently clean, with many guests noting spotless standards. Recurring bathroom issues include slow-to-arrive hot water or weak shower pressure.

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Michael

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant stay. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great view of the water. Generous supply of body products. Limited parking. No lift and stairs could be an issue for some.

10

Simon

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I had a very relaxing holiday. 7 night stay. Hotel is on the sea front, close to the shops and train station for the steam train. I had no issues with parking but you can get blocked in on the back carpark. The hotel and room was clean and comfortable. Slept well. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Good value. I would visit here again.

8

Sarah

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in a great location, right next to the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. There isnt much parking at the hotel, only 2 cars could park at the front. Thankfully we found street parking at the back of the hotel, but it was very busy. Overall it was a lovely stay.

10

Karen

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a 3 night stay, along with other family members staying 2 nights. The hotel is very conveniently located, close to the sea front and amenities in Paignton. Our room was so comfortable and homely, absolutely spotlessly clean. The welcome from the hosts was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and the communication was good from booking to leaving. We would certainly be sure to book again when visiting the area.Our choice for booking this hotel was made on previous good reviews and we would certainly recommend.

10

Lucy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was friendly and nothing was too much trouble, fantastic views from our room , perfect location to walk to harbour. Town or goodrington , very clean

8

Daniel

14 May 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was very good except hot water in shower takes 10 minutes to come through

10

John

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room fantastic view everything clean lovely and very kind hostess would love to come back again ❤️

10

Steven

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing really to dislike, my room was exceptionally clean and my bed was very comfortable, only issue I had was with the shower, had to run it for quite along time before the water would heat up, but everything else was fine.

8

Diane

28 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, had a nice sea view. Clean room with a good selection of condiments One let down... Shower hada vey weak flow

8

MARIA LOURDES

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, and many offer sea views. Some decor feels dated in places.

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Michael

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant stay. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great view of the water. Generous supply of body products. Limited parking. No lift and stairs could be an issue for some.

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jeanette

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a lovely stay , we had room 2 sea view, view was great, room was ok we only slept and changed there maybe a bit dated but comfy, and clean , great location right by the harbour.

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Sarah

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in a great location, right next to the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. There isnt much parking at the hotel, only 2 cars could park at the front. Thankfully we found street parking at the back of the hotel, but it was very busy. Overall it was a lovely stay.

10

lara

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

very comfortable, good atmosphere. very friendly and amazing sea views from the room window

10

Karen

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a 3 night stay, along with other family members staying 2 nights. The hotel is very conveniently located, close to the sea front and amenities in Paignton. Our room was so comfortable and homely, absolutely spotlessly clean. The welcome from the hosts was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and the communication was good from booking to leaving. We would certainly be sure to book again when visiting the area.Our choice for booking this hotel was made on previous good reviews and we would certainly recommend.

8

David

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for a long weekend break. Room was ideal for a single occupant for the price I paid. No complaints from me and i would return.

10

John

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room fantastic view everything clean lovely and very kind hostess would love to come back again ❤️

10

Simon

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price. Friendly owners / staff. Very hospitable. Excellent breakfast. Had sea view room which was perfect.

10

Peter

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice sea view, convenient for the harbour each room was quiet.

10

Nigel

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place to stay, on site parking, had a lovely view from our room, bed was comfy, would definitely stay again.

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Service

Hosts are consistently friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with several reports of thoughtful gestures and flexible check-in.

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Pauline

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice little hotel. Family run so service was very good. Comfortable base to visit family.

10

Richard

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A friendly family atmosphere made my stay at the Sands Hotel in Paignton vwry enjoyable.

10

Karen

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a 3 night stay, along with other family members staying 2 nights. The hotel is very conveniently located, close to the sea front and amenities in Paignton. Our room was so comfortable and homely, absolutely spotlessly clean. The welcome from the hosts was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and the communication was good from booking to leaving. We would certainly be sure to book again when visiting the area.Our choice for booking this hotel was made on previous good reviews and we would certainly recommend.

10

Justyna

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thank you soo much to Marzena and Shazh for an amazing stay.They made me feel at home.I will be back very soon:) They are an excellent hosts😁.Thank you!

10

Linda

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The couple that runs it very friendly

10

Richard

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly couple running the Hotel. I arrived at 13.30 by train. I didn't want to haul my luggage around until the 15.00 check-in time so I went straight to the hotel to ask if I could leave it there and call back to check-in. My room was ready so I didn't have to wait at all. I thoroughly enjoyed my long weekend break

10

Phillip

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful. For example, when I asked if there was a communal fridge I could use, the landlady carried a spare fridge and put it in my room! Overall I was very impressed by the place, considering the very reasonable price. A pleasant stay.

10

Shelagh

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nothing to dislike, excellent value for money and great welcoming hosts. A really relaxed friendly stay.

10

John

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel, staff was friendly and could not do enough for you!!

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julie

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely owner , very helpful and friendly.

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Location

Seafront setting near the harbour, beach, shops, and amenities makes getting around easy.

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jeanette

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a lovely stay , we had room 2 sea view, view was great, room was ok we only slept and changed there maybe a bit dated but comfy, and clean , great location right by the harbour.

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Simon

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I had a very relaxing holiday. 7 night stay. Hotel is on the sea front, close to the shops and train station for the steam train. I had no issues with parking but you can get blocked in on the back carpark. The hotel and room was clean and comfortable. Slept well. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Good value. I would visit here again.

8

Sarah

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in a great location, right next to the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. There isnt much parking at the hotel, only 2 cars could park at the front. Thankfully we found street parking at the back of the hotel, but it was very busy. Overall it was a lovely stay.

10

DENEAL JUNE

18 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a really good hotel to stay in, the host is lovely and will do anything for you, the room is clean and lovely, it’s right near the sea and there are loads of places to eat.. This hotel really cares about its guest.. highly recommended

10

Raymond

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel very friendly and in a good location

10

Karen

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a 3 night stay, along with other family members staying 2 nights. The hotel is very conveniently located, close to the sea front and amenities in Paignton. Our room was so comfortable and homely, absolutely spotlessly clean. The welcome from the hosts was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and the communication was good from booking to leaving. We would certainly be sure to book again when visiting the area.Our choice for booking this hotel was made on previous good reviews and we would certainly recommend.

10

Lucy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was friendly and nothing was too much trouble, fantastic views from our room , perfect location to walk to harbour. Town or goodrington , very clean

8

Glen

25 May 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a comfortable stay with the needs of my visit. Lovely owners and very close to the beach and local shops.

10

Paul

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location clean and friendly

10

Peter

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice sea view, convenient for the harbour each room was quiet.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality; broader on-site dining isn't highlighted in reviews.

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Grant

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast available for one of the days. Room was a bit dated but clean and comfortable, staff were helpful and friendly, location was great

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Sarah-Jane

21 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely stay for a night with a gorgeous sea view room and delicious breakfast! Would recommend :)

10

Louise

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cars and motorbiker racing there vehicles up and down the seafront. At inappropriate hour of evenings and early hours of the morning. From 10 pm to 1.30 am every night. Roaring/revving there vehicles outside the hotels. When guess are trying to have a relazing evening and a goodnight sleep. We have come home absolutely shattered. It puts people off staying in a beautiful area/place. I would like to say its not the owners of the hotels fault. Just persons being disrespectful. It would be very nice for something to be done about it. Hopefully the council and authority will do something about it. The hospitality was excellent, food was great and a lovely bedroom with a great view.

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Simon

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price. Friendly owners / staff. Very hospitable. Excellent breakfast. Had sea view room which was perfect.

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